Childrens

Navigating Inheritance: New Jersey Attorney Christine Matus Unpacks Children’s Rights When Parents Die Without a Will

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — When a parent dies without a will, the consequences for surviving children can be significant, creating uncertainty about how the deceased’s estate will be managed. In the absence of a will, New Jersey’s intestate succession laws dictate the distribution of assets, a process shaped by the family structure and current relationships of the deceased, according to Christine Matus, a New Jersey probate lawyer. Matus notes that intestate succession laws prioritize family members, but the distribution can vary widely based on factors such as whether the deceased had a spouse or children … Read more

Jury Instructions Impact Children’s Compensation in Fire Damage Case

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San Francisco, CA – In a recent legal ruling, two children who were seeking damages for fire damage to their treehouse received no compensation due to a critical jury instruction. Their hopes were dashed despite their heartfelt testimony and visible proof of their loss. The case, which has caught the attention of legal experts and the public alike, revolved around a neighborhood dispute that escalated to the point where a treehouse built by the children was set ablaze. The incident, rooted in local disagreements, resulted in both emotional and physical damage to the young plaintiffs. … Read more

$1.25 Million Verdict in San Diego Warehouse Collapse During Children’s Party

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San Diego, CA – In a recent verdict, a California state court jury awarded $1.25 million to nine plaintiffs who were injured when a mezzanine platform collapsed at a warehouse during a children’s party. The incident, which occurred in 2017, has been subjected to legal scrutiny, culminating in a trial that was thoroughly recorded by Courtroom View Network. The warehouse, owned by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), was found partially liable by the jury. However, the primary fault, accounting for 85 percent of the liability, was assigned to two tenants who had previously … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Faces Appellate Court Over $208 Million Verdict in Landmark Case Involving Child’s Custody and Mother’s Tragic Suicide

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TAMPA, Fla. — The future of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hinges on whether the institution can be held accountable for the suicide of Beata Kowalski, who died three months after her daughter was placed under the hospital’s care. Legal representatives for the hospital sought to overturn a previous verdict at a hearing in the Florida Second District Court of Appeal on Wednesday. In 2017, Kowalski took her own life following the contentious medical care of her daughter, Maya, at the St. Petersburg hospital. Maya, a 10-year-old from Venice, had been … Read more